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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 28, 1912
Page
4
Vat and fat stock sales every Thursday at the Corporation Yards Bathurst and fat stock sales at Lithgow Yards every Tuesday with O Connell monthly. Splendid paddock for Jock.
A scrambled OCR page recounts a town water scheme report, church services by Rev. Dunst, a hospital sale, theatrical and musical events, and various ads. It mentions H.A.C.B. Bootery hours, an organising secretary of a mission society, and a local auction with clerical disputes.
A lively meeting in Orange last night saw £407 subscribed to a local fund led by Mr James Dalton and the Hibernian Society. The town raised the most to date, aided by performances by a mixed-gender troupe of 21 to 50 year olds, described as clever and educational, with high audience praise. Morgan Kelly and Harris Johnson faced prior charges in Forbes but were sentenced to four months in jail. A match between Yannis and Kingavillg clubs drew interest, and a sale of work and dinner for Portis Parents and Citizens Association will support the school fund next Thursday and Friday at the town hall.
Messrs Water and Co promote Welt tarious OT beer and all malt stout in this issue. Lachlan Brewery depot advertised with 30 gallon casks. Havens of the O.5 and The Nunn of WATKON AND Con Halihiy mentioned. Forbes area noted with Walker and Co claim beer popularity and a Geraldine representative.
A lively Hibernian ball featured prominent figures including Mr Kenny and Mrs Kenny. The event honored Foresters and local community leaders with grand rooms, music, and late hours, concluding after midnight with adjournment to the supper room and coordinated by secretary Mr B A O Loughlin.
The half yearly meeting of the Grand United Order of Oddfellows Forbes was held in the judge room on a Wednesday evening. Members listed include PANG, Bayles, Brody Chowry, M'Donald as secretary, Wyndham as treasurer, Striehlind as elected, Mellor as supporter to NWO, Currie, Gale, Corbett, Newman among attendees.
Mestre J S Leis and Coy on behalf of Orange agents announce a large dispersal sale at Booms near Molong on Tuesday with Major Smith overseeing. 4400 ewes, 200 Burrawang ewes, 700 mixed-age ewes, 1400 milled sheep, 60 well-bred cattle, 20 Yukon horses. Furniture, implements, and stallions listed. Goods to be moved from Molong Tor Boomey tomorrow morning with lifestock loading and tolls provided.
Very large attendance at Brook's Pivives. On Tuesday the offer by Mr Brooke was not qualified due to sales red not issued. Brook announced additional funds to tonight's programme, increasing the pedal fraction for tonight.
A wedding was held at St Lawrence's church on Wednesday afternoon. Rev Father Doren officiated uniting Marianon Witliam of Portas and Terne Anmys Vpwieheer of Mr and sis Chislett of Wonge Jovg. Best man was Leo Snath. Guests celebrated at the bride and groom's residence with a modest reception and exchange of gifts including a wristlet for the bride and a geld binoen for the bridesmaid.
In a Wednesday evening ceremony at St John’s Charen of Hielandy Worbes officiated by the Tey Wot Dunstan, WHMare Theme wed Mr and Mrs Frederick Stead of Ca Grlo and Caroline Mary Elizabeth danebler of Mp and airs W. Wheatte. The bride was given away by her mother, Miss Ada Bacsons Wing. bridesmaid Mo stark Wheatley assisted.
A list of newly appointed JP honourees and associated individuals is presented, naming numerous surnames and initials. The document reads like an official roll call of appointees across various regions and organizations with several personal names including Astley Vorhes Parkes and Walter by Kolty, among others. The source text includes many typographic oddities and garbled phrases, but preserves the core fact of widespread JP appointments and the observed roster of recipients.
A fragmentary report describes a hazardous gold mining effort at a Me FOHF site near Messrs PL Rath and Cod enteh. A miner, misled by sudden ground glow, finds a gold vein as others recount diversions, drownings, and the era’s perilous labor conditions.
The friend Mr and Mrs George A Plesith mourn the death of their daughter Balt May a long illness attributed to bronchitis with complications. Funeral services were held at the Church of England Cemetery in the afternoon. The late Tie xin, known across Forbesites for his post office service, is remembered with sympathy by the community.
A meeting at the Post Office last night formed the Forbes Harriers Club with Mr Alk Hoppercorn elected chairman. An energetic start followed by a sub committee to draft rules and a general meeting planned for early next week. Plans include inviting prospective members to a paper chase and marathon efforts, with secretary Teeedhiw tasked to contact local officials for guidance.
A cloud of personal and clerical reshuffle sweeps Forbes district as Vance Forster names a Lake urging appointee at St Aldan’s Cathedral. Meanwhile, Mir Jack Henshaw and Mrs Lydia Edwards, both noted locals, feature in social shifts with mentions of Forbes hotels and regional business ties. A Sydney incident involving a young woman highlights ongoing public concerns.
A Melbourne telegram notes widespread protest against pending federal expenditure measures. Citizens, labeled by some as markedly in favor of defense, caution against overreach as Parliament debates funding priorities. Public sentiment appears divided, with calls for fiscal restraint and clearer justification of costs.
Wellington reports the M Kengie Government faces a possible defeat as Pridary parties sit narrowly divided in Parliament. Political maneuvering signals a tight vote and uncertain outcome for the government.
In Melbourne during the Friday censure debate in the House of Representatives Mir Pinlay son stated that no man woman or child had been left hungry due to the Strikers actions.
A river steamer named Pear capsized near Sydney on a Friday strike on the Clarence River. One quay is reported missing or unreachable, with crews scrambling to assist and locate crew or passengers.
Victorian telegraphists sue over extreme position claim by New South Wales operators amid growing labour dispute. The case highlights cross state tensions in courier and communication services.
The West Australian reports the coal case in which the owners are unlikely to be present at the High Court appeal against the coal judgment. They are expected to appeal the verdict and bear the imposed depth, with Perth daily coverage noting alleged conspiracy. A jury awarded £500 damages.
George Bonnor known as Ge J. Boupine died yesterday in Orange at age 57. The longtime figure in local circles was remembered for his contributions to the community and his wide circle of friends.
Perth notes the West Australian Parliament opened yesterday as the programme forecasted a number of socialistic enterprises. The report highlights a push toward state intervention and planned initiatives within the new session.
A House of Representatives table shows My Deny appointed as Governor of the Commonwealth Bank for a term of years at a rate of 4000 per hour, with travelling expenses matching those allowed to high court judges.
A fragmented OCR snippet mentions billiards and a bride named Harver von Ihieallog Digete Uy with unclear timing. The readable portion hints at a social or entertainment notice with names and a date-like sequence, but essential details remain unreadable.
A late 19th century style digest notes Admiral Roosevelt and Churchill remarks on global affairs. It mentions strain on economies and military actions, a railway strike pending due to disavowal, and a French naval accident aboard Jules Mohielet with casualties including a sailor killed and several injured.
A garbled OCR fragment presents a tangle of names and stray phrases. It lacks clear events, dates, or identifiable organizations to form a coherent news item or report.
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